White: aquatabby, Black: moonbus; initial ratings within 30 points. Notes by moonbus.

This is the Panov Botvininik Attack variation of the Caro-Kann. White plays for a direct knock-out without regard to ruining his pawn structure.

This pawn grab is not recommended in any of the several books I have on the Caro-Kann. We'll soon see why.

Black is already struggling against immediate threats by White to invade the position. White's superior development and open lines are very favourable.

?? A silly move, poorly judged. This should lose immediately. Slightly better was ... Bc5; then if 11. fxe5, Ng4 with some counter play for Black.

The Black QR is now lost, and Black has nothing to show for it. If ... Rb8; then 12. Nc7+, Ke7; 13. f4xe5 and White has more threats than Black can counter.

This is hasty and allows Black to get some undeserved counter play. Upon 12. BxNf6 (to be followed by 13. Nc7+), I was prepared to resign on the spot.

Black is now conjuring up some threats of his own.

It is necessary to clear the back rank against the threat of BxNc6 and Rd8+.

So, the White knight attempts an escape, but he is not out of the woods yet.